FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Castor Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Castor Bay Small Business Loans
Castor Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Castor Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Castor Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.